Financial Analyst II

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: Health Department Administrative Service Division Only

Division: Administrative Service Division
Section: Business Management
Location: 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054
Workdays & Hours:  Monday – Friday 8am-5pm*  
*Subject to Change                                                                                          

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Verify and process payment documentation, prioritize payments, resolve errors, and coordinate with internal staff and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate financial operations.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate selected financial reports to identify discrepancies, trends, or areas requiring corrective action.
• Process travel accommodation, travel liquidations and mileage reimbursements.  
• Process financial entries to replenish petty cash and maintain appropriate cash on hand levels.
• Process and verify year end close accruals and reversals to ensure expenditures are recorded in the correct fiscal year.
• Maintain accurate accounting records by preparing, entering, and verifying financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.
 
Substitutions: Five years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. An Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and three years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. A Master's degree in a field directly related to the job may be substituted for the above experience requirement. 

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS           
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

• Working knowledge of the SAP financial system
• Familiarity with processing financial transactions
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly detailed oriented
  

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO          
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
SALARY INFORMATION  GENERAL FUNDS 
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.  

Pay Grade 18

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-4882).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-4882). (TTY 7-1-1)

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/